Gainesville, FL vs Monrovia, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 20.2). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 145,812 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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